Renaissance Art

Capturing a memory has become instantaneous and available to anyone these days – via pocket sized digital cameras to fully loaded cellular phones, the process has become so convenient, it’s also in danger of becoming forgettable. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve downloaded my photos onto a computer and lost them among hundreds of shots.

The magic of drawing and sketching into a journal is that it makes you active. Whatever you choose to sketch is ultimately a part of you – you’re the lens, the filter, and the hand that makes a piece of art more than just an accurate depiction. You give it a soul.

That’s what we notice most from the pictures (yes, digital – we’re not knocking it) of the sketches we get from Renaissance Art customers. While the talent and technique are apparent, it’s what lies underneath – the choice to sketch a particular thing, the attempt to capture what inspired them to start, and the patience to finish the act – that is striking.

There’s still something so raw about sketching. By the time it gets to the paper, so many ideas, thoughts and emotions are imbued within the work. It’s not about the accuracy, and it’s not about the resolution. It’s truly about capturing one’s imagination.

The title sketch at the top of this post is from Sherry Berger, who sent us a link to her online portfolio HERE. Click on ‘Travel Sketches’ to view her work. Below, a couple of pictures of sketches from Steven Kidwell, VP of Design, Chippenhook.   Paper used in both book is our Arches Text Wove 120gsm 100% cotton rag paper.  We’ll be sharing more stunning work from our customers in the coming months.

Tags: imagination, Renaissance Art, Sherry Berger, sketch, sketching, Steven Kidwell

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